'Oldest' pasty maker in the world donates more than £10k to good causes

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A bakery has given more than £10,000 to good causes over the past two years.
Warrens Bakery, believed to be the oldest pasty maker in the world, has supported charities, community groups and sports clubs through donations and fundraising.
The Cornish bakery, which has more than 47 shops across the South West, said the contributions reflect its long-standing commitment to the communities it serves.
Louise Batty, marketing manager at Warrens Bakery, said: "As a business that's very much rooted in the West Country, Warrens Bakery is committed to supporting local fundraising, charities and sporting initiatives in the region, and look forward to continuing to help these inspirational people and organisations where we can."
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During Cornish Pasty Week, the company donates 5p from every pasty sold to the Cornish Pasty Organisation, which promotes and protects the iconic food.
Similarly, during UK Coffee Week, 5p from each coffee sold goes to Project Waterfall, a charity bringing clean water and sanitation to coffee-growing communities.
These two campaigns have raised more than £4,000 in the past two years.
Festive giving also features in the bakery's efforts, with sales of its Christmas pasty raising more than £2,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby.
Warrens Bakery's support extends beyond financial donations.
The company regularly donates pasties to Dive Project Cornwall for students on its marine education programme, and to Children's Hospice South West for fundraising events.
Other donations have included scones to hedgehog charity Prickles and Paws and doughnuts to the Plymouth Blood Donor Centre.
The bakery has also raised more than £600 for Purple Angel, a dementia support charity.
Through this partnership, all Warrens Bakery shops have become dementia-aware.
Warrens has also supported regional rugby, football and cricket clubs, as well as events including the Dart Music Festival and the St Just Lafrowda Festival.